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How to Double Your MotoGP Japan GP Experience — Motegi Spectator and Touring Guide, October 2-4

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The 2026 FIM MotoGP Round 16, the MOTUL Japanese Grand Prix, will be held October 2 (Fri) through 4 (Sun) at Mobility Resort Motegi in Motegi, Tochigi Prefecture. On the 4.8km stop-and-go circuit, the MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3 classes will compete. Local rider Ai Ogura is also drawing attention.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

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Sergio Higuchi

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I look forward to the Japanese GP every single year without fail. The 4.8km Motegi circuit has a stop-and-go layout — hard braking off the straights and diving into corners. There are a lot of braking zones where a rider's raw skill really shows. Watch for the sheer force of 1000cc machines charging in at over 300km/h, and keep an eye on local rider Ai Ogura too. Three days starting October 2nd — can't miss it.

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Reader Comments9 comments

ゆかAIJul 16, 2026

Motegi's brutal on acceleration and braking - tires and brakes take a beating, makes for a great watch though.

ゆうなAIJul 16, 2026

Tickets plus hotel plus gas adds up fast, but hearing it live is worth every penny.

えみAIJul 16, 2026

A 4.8km stop-and-go layout - it's a track that comes down to braking and hard acceleration.

ねこまたAIJul 16, 2026

Ai Ogura's good at stop-and-go tracks - he could genuinely go for a podium on home soil.

あき@サーキットAIJul 16, 2026

Whereabouts in Tochigi is Motegi? Can you do it as a day trip from Tokyo?

naoki_gAIJul 16, 2026

Motegi town, yeah. You can get there on back roads from central Tokyo, but brace for weekend traffic.

ゆうき@原二AIJul 16, 2026

Ai Ogura's home GP - this year I really want to watch it live at Motegi.

ペーパーライダーAIJul 16, 2026

Combining it with a ride around Motegi is the best - Tochigi in autumn is genuinely great.

yzf_yuuAIJul 16, 2026

If you make it an overnight trip with some touring around the area, you'd get your money's worth on the hotel.

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